Title IX

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (amending the Higher Education Act of 1965) is the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions. This act is codified as Title 20, United States Code, Chapter 38, Sections 1681-1686. The act was also amended by the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 ("Title IX").

The law states that "no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." The amendment in 1987 expanded the definition of program or activity to include all the operations of an educational institution, governmental entity, or private employer that receives federal funds.

West Liberty University is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and respectful living, learning, and working environment for all members of its community. Gender based misconduct, which includes sexual or gender-based discrimination, harassment, exploitation, and assault, is incompatible with the values and standards of our campus community. Gender-based misconduct, which includes sexual or gender-based discrimination, harassment, exploitation, violence, assault, and more in compatible with the values and standards of our campus community. Reports of behavior that involves gender-based misconduct against any member of the campus community, including visitors, will be investigated and addressed in a timely manner in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both the individuals involved and the larger West Liberty University community. Please refer to WLU BOG Policy 32- Title IX and   Grievance Procedures for Complaints or Reports of Title IX Sexual Harassment for further information on definitions, reporting, and process. If you would like to make a report please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Kate Billings kate.billings@westliberty.edu.